The Messenger of St. Mark's | Epiphany | January 18, 2024 | |
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For your thought:
After John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” --Mark 1:14-15
Study this Sunday's Readings.
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION, MINISTRY & OUTREACH | | |
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Worship on Sunday is both in person and virtually, every week at 9:30 a.m. We live stream Sunday liturgies on our Facebook & YouTube channels.
Also, we offer a Midweek Eucharist every Thursday at 11 a.m. that is both in person and on our live-streaming platforms.
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Useful links:
Important Upcoming Dates
- Sun., Jan. 21, 11:15 a.m., Community Conversation
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Tues., Jan. 23, 7:10 p.m., A Case for Love movie
- Fri., Jan. 26, 9-5, Asylum I-589 Pro Se Clinic
- Sun., Jan. 28, 9:30 a.m., Annual Meeting
- Sat., Feb. 3, 5-7 p.m., Library Exhibit "Origin of Color" Opening
- Sat., Feb. 10, 4-5 p.m., Mark Hendrick's Funeral
- Sat., Feb. 10, 5-10 p.m., Mardi Gras Party
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION, MINISTRY & OUTREACH | |
Sunday: Community Conversation | |
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Sunday, January 21, 11:15 am - Meg Adams-Cameron will lead a presentation/ discussion/Q&A in the library about volunteer opportunities at the food pantry located in the Cathedral. Rev. Billie Abraham will join Meg in answering questions.
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Annual Meeting: Sunday, January 28 | |
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Please prayerfully consider whether your time and talent could be best used in the guiding, collaborative spirit of our vestry or as our representative to the Diocese of the Rio Grande at Convention. We will vote as a parish for our new vestry and delegate members during Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 28. during our Sunday Worship at 9:30.
Nomination forms may be found here:
· Nomination for Vestry Form
· Nomination for Delegate to Convention Form
You may also find these in the church office upon request. Please return the form, with an electronic photo AND bio, to the office no later than 10 a.m. on Monday, January 22.
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St. Mark's Movie Night: A Case for Love | |
St. Mark’s to Host Asylum I-589 Pro Se Clinic for the NM Immigrant Law Center & Albuquerque FaithWorks | |
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Friday, January 26, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., St. Mark’s will again host an Asylum I-589 Pro Se Clinic for the NM Immigrant Law Center & Albuquerque FaithWorks. The clinic assists asylum-seekers with the completion of the most vital paperwork for obtaining asylum in the United States. St. Mark’s would like to provide a simple food offering for the volunteers and clients, and it would be beneficial to have door greeters working in shifts to direct clients into Parish Hall. Also, anyone proficient in both English and Spanish are encouraged to volunteer to help clients directly. I-589 volunteers MUST pre-register with NMILC, complete online training and attend a remote pre-clinic check-in on Tuesday, January 23 at 1:30 via Zoom. Sign up at the Welcome Table or via email to stmarks@stmarksabq.org. NMILC reports that clinic volunteers competed 100 I-589s and 93 EADs at clinics in 2023, making a tremendous impact for immigrants in New Mexico.
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We will be reorganizing St. Mark's ushers and hopes to recruit enough people to this ministry to have individual Sunday teams, including a 5th Sunday team. This is an easy ministry to participate in and you get to meet everyone coming through St. Mark's doors on a Sunday. We need anyone interested to step forward! This can be a meaningful ministry for couples and families too. Please contact Jo Ann Swinson at 505-803-6403 (call or text) or email her here.
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Memorial Fund for Charles "Mark" Hendrick | |
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St. Mark's has a Memorial Fund for Mark Hendrick. These funds will be used to cover any funeral and reception costs, but more importantly, for durable worship goods or needed equipment for greeters or ushers. To make a donation, you may give in the offering plate, or bring it to our office with a memo "Memorial-Mark Hendrick."
You may also give online via PayPal here. Please select "Memorial Fund" and add "Mark Hendrick" in the memo/note field. Thank you for your assistance and willingness to help!
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Our Montessori school is seeking anyone with skills in sewing and a willingness to help. They need a large, classroom-dividing curtain to be sewed. Please contact our director, Caitlin McGuire (via email here), for specifics.
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January Outreach: Collecting Warm Items for Those in Need | |
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Collecting Warm Items for our Neighbors at the International District Library
St. Mark’s is again collecting items to keep warm – this time for our neighbors seeking help at the International District Public Library. The most needed items are sweatpants, jackets, sweaters, and blankets. They can also use hats, scarves, and socks. Please bring NEW or very gently used items to the bin in the narthex.
Please contact Deacon David (via email here) if you have any questions or would like to donate money and have us do the shopping.
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New Library Art Show Coming Soon: Deborah Bentley's Origin of Color Exhibit | |
Get Your Tickets: Mardi Gras Celebration Returns to St. Mark's! | |
Tickets for Mardi Gras go on sale THIS Sunday just after worship! Adults: $25, Youth (6-18): $10, and Children under 6 are free! Tickets are limited, so please get yours ASAP! | |
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Pledging Households
132 / 150
88% of our Goal
Dollars Pledged
$576,815 / $590,000
98% of our Goal
If you haven't pledged yet, please consider helping us reach our goals and submit a pledge card (download here) to the office as soon as possible.
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Register Youth for Snow Slam! | |
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Registration is now open for youth ages 12-18 the Diocese of the Rio Grande's Annual "Snow Slam" Retreat, February 16-18 at Camp Stoney in Santa Fe. This is a great opportunity for youth to meet our new Diocesan Youth Missioner, Le Anna, and enjoy some fun and fellowship in the New Year. Click here to register and for more details.
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Give by mail (St. Mark's has a secure mailbox and is checked regularly). Send to: 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. | | |
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Give electronically through By PayPal®.
Please consider checking the box that reads, "I’d like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of processing."
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Give electronically through the Diocese of the Rio Grande Parish Donation site and check the box next to "Albuquerque-St. Mark's".
Just fill out the rest of the information and click the Next button at the bottom of the page. Please make sure fill out "special instructions or comment" to let us know how to apply your gift (e.g., pledge, congregational relief fund, etc.).
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A Singing Pilgrimage for Unity in Lent | |
Women of the DRG: Philadelphia Eleven Movie | |
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Feb. 23: Screening and Eucharist, 5PM
Feb. 24: Brunch and Discussion, 9AM
This is an exciting opportunity to learn about the first eleven women ordained in The Episcopal Church. The film has been eight years in production. Read more about it here.
There will be a screening of the film at the Cathedral of St. John (ABQ) on Feb. 23, followed by a Eucharist con-celebrated by many women priests in the Diocese, and a dinner.
(Tentative time: 5PM)
On Saturday, Feb. 24, Women's Ministry will host a brunch roundtable discussion about the progress and challenges for women in ministry (lay and ordained). We hope to have one of the Philadelphia Eleven join us.
Watch for more information!
(Times are still be finalized.)
Contact Cindy Davis if you have questions.
Please share this info and poster with your parish and friends (men, too).
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All are welcome to join us for worship during our Thursday 11 a.m. midweek Holy Eucharists and our Sunday Holy Eucharists at 9:30 a.m. You may join us in person or on Facebook & YouTube.
Come as you are!
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Email submissions should be sent (via email) to the Communications Specialist by 9:00 a.m. each Wednesday for inclusion on Thursday's e-news.
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